Flight information

Travelling to/from London Gatwick

All British Airways flights at London Gatwick use the South Terminal. The British Airways departures area is located in Zone A in Gatwick's South Terminal. You must meet the following times, or you will not be allowed to travel:

Be at the boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs. Please check how long it will take you to get to the gate. If we have your contact details, we will try to contact you when it is about to close but we can't delay the aircraft's departure to wait for late passengers.

Available for flights departing before 13:00 the following day. (This facility is not available on Christmas Day for flights departing before 13:00 on 26 December.)

Check in as normal between 16:00 and 22:00 on the day before your flight departs. For security reasons, you cannot check in someone else in their absence, everyone in your booking needs to be present. We'll ask you to provide a contact number, give you your boarding pass and take any baggage you want to check in. Once your baggage has been checked in, we won't be able to retrieve it so make sure you have everything you need before you check in.

On the day of your flight, just go straight to airport security. Please remember to be at your gate at least 20 minutes before departure.

3. When you need to check in at the airport on the day of departure:

If you are travelling in a group of more than nine people, please use a check-in kiosk or go to a check-in desk.

If your child is travelling alone, or with you but on a separate booking, please go to a check-in desk.

Check-in closes 60 minutes before long haul flights depart and 45 minutes before short haul flights depart. Please allow enough time, e.g. in case there are any queues.

If you have baggage to check in, take your bags to a Bag Drop desk. Early check-in is available at the airport from 16:00 to 22:00 for flights departing before 13:00 the following day.

The Bag Drop desks are open at the following times:

Cabin or Executive Club tier

Opening times

First

Club World

Club Europe

Executive Club Gold, Silver and Bronze Members

From 03:30 on the day of departure

World Traveller

World Traveller Plus

Euro Traveller

From 3 hours before the flight departure time, but not before the earliest opening time of 03:30

If you are travelling with hand baggage only and have already checked in, you can go straight through security to the gate. If your hand baggage exceeds your allowance, you may need to check it in and charges may apply.

Like many airlines, we are unable to accept cash payments at many of the airports we operate from, including London Gatwick. Please check with a member of our staff at the airport to find out if options are available for converting cash to a payment card.

After you clear security, please make sure you have enough time to get to your gate, as you need to be there at least 20 minutes before your flight departs.

Check the information screens if you’re not sure which gate your flight departs from. If we have your contact details, we will try to contact you when it is about to close but we can't delay the aircraft's departure to wait for late passengers.

You will notice a ‘Group’ number on your boarding pass which shows your boarding priority. Please be ready to board the aircraft when your group is called.

If you need additional help for your journey, e.g. for getting through the airport, boarding the aircraft, or reaching your onward travel connections, please let us know at least 48 hours before you travel at Manage My Booking and we can arrange this for you with Gatwick airport.

Trains at London Gatwick

Buses and coaches

National Express operates a network of services each day to and from London Gatwick Airport. Unlike other coach operators, National Express will take you to the heart of the London Gatwick South Terminal from towns and cities throughout the UK, making getting to the airport hassle-free.

It is a safe, fast and reliable way to travel.

Gatwick to Heathrow coach services run 80 times a day, and the journey takes up to an hour.

Book your return tickets now to ensure a great fare or book an open ticket for more flexibility.

Travelling by car

Gatwick is 28 miles (45km) south of London, linked directly to the M23 motorway at Junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road. The M25 London orbital motorway is a ten minute drive away (Junction 7), via the M23, providing connections to the national road and motorway network.

Private hire taxi service

When it comes to your travels, we understand how important it is to plan ahead. That’s why we’ve partnered with ParkCloud to offer a number of different parking options making it easier to reserve, park and jet off with peace of mind. Whether you’re looking for secure airport parking, the convenience of valet parking or an airport hotel with parking – we’re sure to have the right option to suit your travel needs.